Director of University Archives & Special Collections (Brandeis)

Brandeis University seeks candidates for Director of University Archives & Special Collections (position ID 501195)

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

- Directs and manages the selection, acquisition, preservation, and provision of access to University records of enduring value and to special collections including manuscripts, rare books, and artifacts.
- Supports the University’s curriculum and academic scholarship by developing outreach and educational programs that integrate the use of primary source material.
- Oversees four professional staff members of University Archives & Special Collections.
- Contributes as senior staff to the administration and management of the LTS division.
- Advises University departments on records management and disposition.
- Interacts with donors and coordinates requests for information from the Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of the President, among others.
- Responsible for archival and special collections digital content, including that in the Brandeis digital asset management system and institutional repository.
- Develops strategies for and implements the digitization of selected archival, manuscript, and special collections.
- Develops policies for archival and special collections content in the Brandeis digital asset management system and institutional repository.
- Collaborates in the establishment of metadata and preservation best practices and standards for digital objects.
- Manages the Archives and Special Collections budget.
- Applies for and administers grants supporting historical collections and digitization projects.
- Reports to the Chief University Librarian.

Qualifications:

- ALA accredited MLS degree, with a concentration in Archives Management strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5-8 years of experience with archives and special collections. Familiarity with college and university archives.
- Demonstrated leadership ability. Strong supervisory and project management skills.
- Knowledge of special collections, manuscripts, and rare books field. Knowledge of preservation methods and practices. Knowledge of records management practices.
- Knowledge of copyright law, FERPA, and other laws and regulations affecting access to and reproduction of University records and special collections materials.
- Experience with archival database applications, web-based technologies, digitization technologies and standards, and metadata standards related to the storage, search, and discovery of digital objects. Experience with exhibit development and design.
- Experience with donor relations
- Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills.

How to apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and a list of three references as a single document at http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs/external.html. Elect option for "External Applicant". Sort the job listing by clicking the Job ID column heading. Locate the desired job listing. Click the job title and then Apply Now.

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